Patna Police bust sex racket at hotel, 17 arrested including five women
Patna City ASP Raj Kishore Singh said the action was carried out after police received information about suspicious activities at the hotel. The team reached the spot and detained all those present during the raid.
Patna Police have busted an alleged sex racket operating from a hotel in the city, leading to the arrest of 17 people, including five women.
Acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted raids at Rukmani Hotel and a flat in the Guru Ka Bagh locality of Patna. Among those arrested were 12 men and five women, including a woman who is reportedly from West Bengal.
Police officials said liquor was also recovered from the hotel during the raid. Preliminary investigation suggested that the premises were allegedly being used for organising dance parties along with the illegal supply of alcohol and prostitution-related activities.
Patna City ASP Raj Kishore Singh said the action was carried out after police received information about suspicious activities at the hotel. The team reached the spot and detained all those present during the raid.
Apart from the hotel, police also conducted searches at locations in Beur and other parts of Patna City as part of the investigation. Officials said those arrested are being questioned to identify other people who may be linked to the alleged network.
Police are also examining the role of the hotel management and other individuals involved in running the operation. Investigators are trying to ascertain how long the alleged racket had been active and whether more people were involved.
Patna Police have busted an alleged sex racket operating from a hotel in the city, leading to the arrest of 17 people, including five women.
Acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted raids at Rukmani Hotel and a flat in the Guru Ka Bagh locality of Patna. Among those arrested were 12 men and five women, including a woman who is reportedly from West Bengal.
Police officials said liquor was also recovered from the hotel during the raid. Preliminary investigation suggested that the premises were allegedly being used for organising dance parties along with the illegal supply of alcohol and prostitution-related activities.
Patna City ASP Raj Kishore Singh said the action was carried out after police received information about suspicious activities at the hotel. The team reached the spot and detained all those present during the raid.
Apart from the hotel, police also conducted searches at locations in Beur and other parts of Patna City as part of the investigation. Officials said those arrested are being questioned to identify other people who may be linked to the alleged network.
Police are also examining the role of the hotel management and other individuals involved in running the operation. Investigators are trying to ascertain how long the alleged racket had been active and whether more people were involved.
